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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Human Resources Specialist II, III, IV, V - Classified/Support Services Personnel Recruitment Unit

Honolulu, HI 96817

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, seeking a Human Resources Specialist to lead human resources practices and provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for improvements. The role includes responsibilities such as team leadership in surveys, research, and policy recommendations within human resources management.

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Responsibilities

Serves as team leader for a survey of human resources practices, including negotiating with top staff and management officials. This includes selection of sample; assignment of task to specific team members; coordinating their work, discussion, and preparation of Report of Survey; following through to see that management and staff officials have clear understanding of problem areas; and providing guidance and assistance in implementing recommendations accepted by management; or

Serves as subject matter specialist doing in-depth research, analysis and evaluation of human resources programs in the area of specialty, recommending procedural, policy, or legislative changes to effect needed changes or improvements. Develops meaningful statistics in support of findings, prepares comprehensive reports, and sees that necessary support in revision and classification of new or amended policies and/or procedures is provided

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementRecruitmentEmployee RelationsLabor RelationsHuman Resources ResearchAnalytical SkillsReport WritingProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree

Ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents

Ability to read and interpret complex written material

Ability to solve complex problems logically and systematically

Progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality, and quantity described in the job description

Professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions (i.e. recruitment, placement, examination, position classification, pay or wage administration, employee management relations and services, employee development, human resources program development and services, labor relations and human resources research)

At least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the state service for levels III and IV

At least one (1) year of the experience must have been comparable to the fully independent worker or journeyman level in the state service for level V

Possession of the required number of years of experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position

Benefits

Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.

Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.